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A great earthquake shakes the land. The statue of the White Dragon disappears. A prince is lost in a terrible fire. And the Red Lion plots to take the throne. 

In the midst of it all a young heroine’s heart is caught between her brave and devoted servant and a beautiful and beguiling teacher, as they embark on a bold and daring adventure into the center of intrigue that will take them all the way to the Imperial palace itself. Meanwhile, in the shadows, a cloaked figure watches their every move. 

Fun, funny, fast-paced and surprisingly wise and dark, this beautifully romantic epic, set in a fantastical China of old, is full of enchanting characters every reader will simply fall in love with!

The Heart of the White Dragon

<p>In the past, getting a chill would have inevitably sparked a fever for MeiLan.  Anak was so worried that she was already prepared with extra blankets and medicinal tea the next morning.  However, MeiLan sat up on the bed and put her palms against her own cheeks, surprised to find her skin cool and dry.  "I'm fine Anak, I'm not sick," she said cheerfully.</p>

<p>Anak frowned at her.  "How can that be? And you were so wet and cold yesterday." She dropped her armload of extra blankets and pressed the back of her hand against MeilLan's forehead.  "Maybe it is just delayed.  You should stay in bed, just in case, and not strain yourself today."</p>

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Uncle Yongli